I have been checking into canvas awnings since I went to a friends house in New York State. Canvas awnings were added to their back patio for a sun shield and made all the difference in the world in how much they could use it. In the summer, it gets too hot sometimes and that heat radiates on their patio doors and makes their interior hotter too. Then in the winter, they have a patio fireplace and with the awning, they can use the space more as it helps hold the heat from the fireplace better and can be used as a wind blocker to keep your home warmer too.
They were telling me about Roll Out Awnings which would be perfect for my patio but I don’t live in that area. With the roll out awnings, you can roll them out when you need them or if you want the sun, you just leave them rolled up. That helps to make your patio or deck more functional and will probably have you out on your deck or patio more.
She even had Door Hoods added on her basement and side doors so when it rains and they use those doors, they’re is a cover over them. That allows you to open and close your umbrella outside instead of inside. You’re adding value to your home, space that is used more and they look great too. Now I have to find someone close to where I live to install some on my townhouse.